Snickerdoodles: The Science Behind the Tang
The distinctive tang in a snickerdoodle comes from cream of tartar, a byproduct of winemaking that reacts with baking soda to leaven the cookie while also souring its flavor slightly.
The distinctive tang in a snickerdoodle comes from cream of tartar, a byproduct of winemaking that reacts with baking soda to leaven the cookie while also souring its flavor slightly.